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Methyl myristate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl tetradecanoate, Myristic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)12COOCH3
CAS Number:
124-10-7
Molecular Weight:
242.40
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750448
MDL number:
MFCD00008983
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1773739

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Product Name

Methyl myristate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C15H30O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(16)17-2/h3-14H2,1-2H3

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI key

ZAZKJZBWRNNLDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl myristate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.436 (lit.)

bp

323 °C (lit.)

mp

18 °C (lit.)

density

0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Methyl myristate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate
  • Glyceryl Tristearate
  • Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate
  • Polyglyceryl Dioleate

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

233.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

112.0 °C - closed cup

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